7 Life Hacks To Become A Rockstar Entrepreneur

There are always going to be those people who turn everything they touch into gold. Anything they focus on seems to be extremely fruitful in the end. Their power and success seems completely boundless.

It can be very frustrating to look on in envy and wonder, what are they doing so different? How are they able to become such pillars of success?

Simply put, they don't just 'become successful'. The countless rockstar entrepreneurs we see in our world today all have many traits in common, and the fact, we all probably are aware of at least half of the commonalities between those that are successful, that make them successful. We probably have a good idea of what needs to be done to climb the stairs to success, but we decide that it is too difficult, lack motivation or are unsure if what we believe is what it really takes.

Well here we go. I am going to list 7 reasons why I believe these entrepreneurial rockstars have made it. Once we have a good idea of the steps we need to take, we can then take them! One at a time. While these points are pretty obvious, we often get caught up in our daily lives, causing us to forget about them entirely. Please read along, leave your own opinions in the comments. 

1. Do What You Love
2. Build A Magnificent Team
3. Be An Absolute Guru In Your Market
4. Believe In Yourself & What You Are Doing
5. Focus On Growing Because No Other Metric Really Matters
6. Care About Everyone You Meet And Improve Their Lives
7. Identify Your Power Point & Take Control Of Your Mind
That's All Folks

In this day and age there are so many different businesses all over the world, and thousands upon thousands of new startups emerge on a weekly basis. With that in mind we must always work on something that we actually want to be working on. It's so important that we love what we do. There is a great quote by Marc Anthony that reads,

"Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life".

Is is one of the most important we need to keep in mind when working full time either for ourselves or for another business, company or individual.

It is incredibly easier to succeed when you have an inner passion for what you do. You would work extra hours, with 120%, even on the weekends… and you wouldn't even realise it! Why? Because you love what you do, andthere is no where else you would rather be.

9 / 10 even when an individual is in a much more lucrative market, they will ultimately measure themselves less successful than those who are dominating a less lucrative market, but doing something they completely love.

The fact is that love for your product / service / job shines through and through like nothing else. It is something that everyone you work with will see. It is such a glow that will drive you to success above all else.The desire to achieve.

There's a famous saying that tells us your are "the average of your three best friends", and to be perfectly honest, this could not be more true. If you spend your time with uncontrollably optimistic people who are full of energy and overwhelmingly exciting ideas.. well… guess what? That special ooomph formula that they have flowing through their veins will most certainly begin taking over your own being and cause you to become more like them.

The same can be said if your friends, colleagues, family or whoever you spend the most time with are just pointlessly complaining about nothing important just for the sake of it. I've personally been there, and as soon as I realised what they were like, I made a decision to limit the amount of exposure I have to them.

You know why incredibly smart people are often jokingly referred to as rocket scientists? Or maybe brain surgeons? It is because they are among the 1% of people in the world who are wolves in their given profession. Their field of study has taken years upon years of study and practice and they are more than likely still far from perfect.

The point is, to become a rockstar entrepreneur you don't have to be perfect. You also don't have to be made of super advanced alien juice. You just need to work hard. Another quote I love reads

"Hard work beats talent, where talent doesn't work hard."

Get up at 5:30am and destroy your goals. Write them down and rip them into pieces, don't just cross them off a list.

Ok so apart from loving what you do, you need to believe in it more than anything else. The fact is, if you believe so deeply and passionately about something that does not actually exist yet, you might just will it into existence. It's a lesser know fact amongst the individuals of the world I believe, simply because it is so difficult to put a finger on it. So in a nutshell people, go forward and move mountains to make what you are doing come true, inspire and innovate to your grandest ability and drive the entire world forward (or at least a portion of it) in one way or another.

Let's stand back a second and think about this. Where would Arnold be if he didn't believe in himself? What would Elon be doing if he didn't decide to work hard and passionately on every project he undertakes? Would Obama be the most powerful man in the world if he decided to let circumstances take over?

The answer to how-to-be-successful has always been an easy one to answer. Give everything you do 120%. Always have faith and believe that there is bright side to every situation. You can succeed, all you have to do is believe in yourself.

This one is as simple as it sounds, and the title tells it all.

There is not point whatsoever doing what you do if you are not getting better. You need to improve on a daily basis in order to every have a change of become the best you can be. Push the boundaries and don't look back at any mistakes, just learn from them. Which leads me to mention, you should never compare yourself with others when measuring your own growth.

And here's a personal point to add to that. I'm about 5'6" and being a guy most people I know are at least an inch or two taller. Some say we 'small people' are at a disadvantage ha ha!! Hell no. I wake every morning at 6am and destroy the day. I inspire others and am constantly told that I'm a motivation. I support my family & friends in every way and I never nor will I ever, buckle or crumble under pressure applied. Each and every success or trouble that comes along simply hardens my own resolve to step up my game, and enjoy doing it in the process. I will never focus on anyone else's life or current state of being because I'm unaware of the path they have walked to get there. And neither should you. All we know for sure is our own path, and nobody else can walk it for us.

Actually I just remembered that the title is focus on growing, so I just want to let you know that no pun was intended!!

One of my favourite quotes reads

"The true value of a man is measured by the way in which he treats those who can do absolutely nothing for him".

I love this quote so much. And the reason is obvious, but I'm going to explain anyway.

Your not in this world to do everything for yourself. You should never step over other's to get to where you want to be. Instead speak up, form a group of like minded people, create a chain together and rise as one single unit, to be reckoned with.

It is far more empowering to give than to receive. You feel much better and karma is a real thing FULL STOP

Ok so last but not least, actually one of the most important.

You were put on this earth for a reason, and never forget it. You are one special mother****** and you deserve the best that life has to offer. But believe it or not you actually won't just get that for free. Not even if your mammy and daddy are lovely.

You have to make a conscious decision to compete against a surprisingly formidable character. It will not be easy and you will be beaten from time to time, but it's simple, deicide now to get back up and fight. This formidable foe I'm talking about it off course your own mind. Fact is, your mind decides how successful you will be. It decides how healthy you will be and whether or not you will have a strong body. It decides if you will be happy in life.

Take the time to find out what makes you tick. What makes you strong. What makes formidable. Focus on understanding that. Focus on improving. Do your best and above all else, remember, you are in absolute control of your life.

Remember, success, motivation and a glowing desire are incredibly clear and noticeable. They are so very often contagious, and as you spread your own upward spiral of success amongst people in the world, you give them permission to do the same, to other's who you may have never even known.

You see your success is paramount, and it drives so many around you forward to achieve their own goals.

The point of this all you say? Ignore or deal with all distractions. Find your inner focus. Set goals & tear down your life around you until your reach those goals. No hesitation and plan b's. Again, why you say? Well.. because nothing else really matters unless you are moving forward

Court Upholds Ibinabo Fiberesima’s 5-Year Jail Term

The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has upheld the judgement of a Lagos High Court which sentenced star actress and former beauty Queen, Ibinabo Fiberesima to five years' imprisonment for the death of one Dr Giwa Suraj.

The court dismissed the appeal filed by the star actress challenging the sentence which was handed down by Justice Deborah Oluwayemi for reckless driving which caused the death of one Dr. Giwa Suraj in an auto accident along the Lekki-Epe expressway, Lagos.

7 Million Dollar Tips for Growth Hacking Your Product

Growth Hacking, a latent secret, can boost your business without challenging your pockets. People from all walks of life, especially entrepreneurs, who wish to achieve incredible growth, often make an effort to follow growth hacking strategies, as it pumps traffic to their website and allows them to find ways to accomplish specific goals.

According to professional and successful startup entrepreneurs, it's better to follow growth hacking strategies, rather than struggling with learning the various concepts related to marketing from scratch. You banish all theneedless noise, and just focus on your core goals.

If you don't want to struggle with first-time pain while learning how you can create and market your business to success, I've got 7 million-dollar tips for you.

So, are you ready to make serious progress? Let's begin… 

#1 Offer Something Free

Offer something free on your pre-launch page. It's all about calling lavish-tea gatherings before launching the product, or service, professionally. Allow people to have a taste of your business so that they can build hype and impel their friends to check out your business too. It's a million-dollar strategy that can take people's curiosity to new heights without burning a hole in your pocket. Just remember, if you're offering something for free, it should be so valuable that everybody wants to share it. Various renowned people, like Seth Godin, Eben Pagan, Tony Robbins, Frank Kern, and etc, use this growth hacking strategy, and set their product's success, before its official launch.

#2 Show Exclusivity

Are you exclusive? Exhibit that. People always like to use products that are exclusive. They tell their friends and that builds up hype around your product. Therefore, exhibit the exclusive side of your product, as much as you can. Compel them to turn their heads and notice you. The more you do that, the more you become an attention-getter. 

#3 Make Use of Relationships

Contact a professional reporter. Ask him or her to promote your product, at least through their social media account. If it's not possible, stay in touch with your renowned friends, with big lists. Offer them your product for free, and persuade them to write a review for you, and put a status on their Facebook or Twitter accounts. Though, it appears rather a typical strategy, it can create amazing results. All you need is hype. Once you get it, you rise above competitors, and boost your business tremendously. 

#4 Show Your Hand

It's time to turn lookers into buyers. It's time to flabbergast people, and glean the real consumers out of them. Launch your product, or service, with utter authority, and expose all the benefits which it can offer to the clients. You've already earned the fame. Therefore, this will hit the people like a thunderbolt, and they'll feel the compulsion to buy it straight away… In addition, show them the price, and keep it according to your targeted consumers' status; this would also expel the freebie seekers, and engage you with the real customers.

#5 Programs and Competitions

Yes! The website needs constant activity in order to lure more business. Allow the customers to see that you're product is not just a trend. When you exhibit social proof, with the help of different programs and competitions, you enhance the trust level and make people excited about your product. We've seen that various online entrepreneurs use different contests to generate leads and engaged customers. 

#6 The Email Marketing

Email Marketing can be an absolutely huge source of paid customers if it is done correctly. Correctly in the sense that all emails send are of a useful nature to people they are sent to. You can of course, offer your products or tell users about a new service you are offering or even a book you are reading. However you need to show them these things gently, never force something upon anyone in your mailing list. Always be as helpful as you can. 

#7 Testimonials Grow Business

Believe it or not, testimonials are the bridges between you and your success. It doesn't matter whether you're just starting your business or have spent decades in it, testimonials are always red-hot, and gain the attention of consumers. However, these days, new entrepreneurs are making a small mistake regarding them. They don't pay much attention to testimonials, because they have already closed the sale and made their money. Well the fact is, the happiness of your previous customers is tantamount to creating new customers as well. 

Conclusion

There are many tips you can follow to achieving success with your product or service. The above are a few of the things that I have found to be the most important. The bottom line would be that consistent hard work will eventually beget success, you just have to stay motivated and determined that you will one day achieve what you have been working so hard for. Never give up. Keep moving, because will eventually make it.

INSPIRATION: 9 Habits of Exceptionally Likable People

So many people believe that in order to be a likable person, they need some form of super power that only a few a privy to. They believe that the privilege of being liked is only given to a select few and that they themselves will never possess such a skill. 

I am here to tell you, that this is completely incorrect and is 100% not the case.

Each and every one of us are incredibly special for who we are. We have everything inside of us that we need to be liked, and then some. It is only a case of gaining the knowledge necessary in order to understand how we all may unlock our inner self and become the most likable person we know, i.e. ourselves!

You won't believe how easy it is.

All likable people:

#1) USE POSITIVE BODY LANGUAGE

So let's imagine a scenario… you meet a group of friends at the weekend for a get-together and they have each brought a friend or two of their own, whom you have never met before.

What do you do? Should you simply acknowledge their presence but turn to your friends and talk to them instead? Certainly not. In fact you should just smile and say hello to your friends, but place themajority of your attention to the people whom you do not know, at least for a period of time. Stand in a neutral but interested stance towards them. Smile at them and greet them with a handshake. Say hello, and ask them how they are…. Go out of your way to make them feel comfortable with your presence.

As a result, you will be enriched by their presence, and they by yours.

#2) ASK THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUESTIONS

The conversation you inevitably spark up is flowing, and everything is great. Then comes their turn to speak. NOW, you must ensure that you not only listen to what they have to say, but also ask questions about what they are saying.

'Oh, sounds like you had a great holiday in Dubai, what was the food like?', 'I really like action movies too, who's your favorite action star?' or 'Wow, doing a part time master's is really admirable. Do you have any tips of what courses I could do for gaining experience in Computer Science & Business?'

#3) ARE GENUINELY INTERESTED

Not only is it important to listen to what they have to say, but to be genuinely interested in what they are saying. Most of the time, a person you just met will do their best to say things they think you will be interested in. It is your job to appreciate the fact that the person you are speaking with, may be trying to either impress you or just be friends with you. Don't make it hard on them, help them help you!

Pay special attention to everything they say withopen ears, and respond accordingly. If all else fails, you can simply wait for your turn to speak, and gently change the conversation to something more along the lines of your interests!

#4) KNOW THAT SMILES ARE CONTAGIOUS

You're having a great chat, you are really enjoying each other's company and you like where the conversation is going. Smile. Smile like you've never smiled before. A simple smile offers re-assurance to whomever you are speaking with. Not only that, but it makes you feel more comfortablewith the current situation, allowing more creativity to flow, which in turn sparks a more meaningful conversation.

Plus, if you are not really enjoying what's being said, just smile anyway. I guarantee that, after a few minutes, you will feel more keen about the conversation at hand.

#5) DON'T EVER PASS JUDGEMENT

Sometimes it's easy to jump to conclusions about someone you just met. They seem to be cool, but they then say something like 'Yeah I thought she was my best friend, but then she got married and we don't speak anymore. I hate her now' or 'Paul from work is a real pain, he's always talking rubbish and is terrible at his job', you think that they may actually be a not the best person. The fact is, you really don't know the person they are talking about, and even if you do, you still don't know that person from their perspective.

Try to never 'judge a book by its cover'. When they complain about something, be sympathetic. Take it with a grain of salt and move one. It is better to be friendly and supportive than to be distant and judgmental.

#6) PAY ATTENTION TO EVERY WORD

In the depths of a conversation, you can easily kill the flow by not paying attention. Simply taking out your phone when someone else is speaking can disrupt what they are saying or cause them to loose their chain of thought as they wonder… 'why is he/she not paying attention, am I boring or something?'.

Let's be honest here, you would like to be listened to when you speak out loud. So you should treat others the way you want to be treated.

#7) DON'T SEEK ATTENTION

Quite a lot of people are unfavorable to hearing other's boast about their accomplishments, whether it be past, present or future. Not only does it show you are more selfish and prefer talking about yourself, but it alerts other's to the fact that you may not want to hear what they have to say at all.

Instead, hold a genuine conversation. Ask other's about their interests, and eventually their thought on a particular topic. Once they have said their piece and you have given a genuine response, you can then tell them about what sort of action you have taken on the particular area or what activities of note you have been involved in.

#8) LEAVE A STRONG FIRST IMPRESSION

All of the above will no doubt help you in ensuring you leave a strong first impression with the people you have just met and have spent a conversation with. It is nice to be remembered– everyone wants to be liked & remembered. That is the important point here.

Take the time to say goodbye in a genuine way. Use whatever medium you can (speech, expression, action) to portray to them that you have enjoyed their company and found what they had to say quite interesting.

You may even go so far as to arrange another meeting or express interest in it.

#9) GREET EVERYONE BY NAME

The best thing you can do to make someone feel pride in themselves and an interest in you or what you will say next, is by greeting them by their name. Quite a simple concept yet it is usually over-looked. Whether it is your closest friend or someone you barely know, always greet them with their name.

This may be more easily said than done in some cases, especially when you meet a lot of new faces on a regular basis, however, that just reinforces the results when you strive to remember each name. They will respect you for it, and they will in turn, remember your name.

BRINGING EVERYTHING TOGETHER

I guarantee that you have felt, been in, or hear of at least some of the topics and situations described above. It is impossible for any of us to adhere to or respond perfectly to all of the situations described. We are only humans. However as human beings, we have the innate ability to learn, to overcome our short-comings and to better ourselves each and every day.

Simply put, when you are aware of the habits that cause people to like you, you are far more likely to follow them to the best of your ability.

Here's to us, and our quest to become the most likable person on the planet.

The shortest quote of success. By Prof Yucee Landa Henry

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Greater efforts begat greater effects
Prof. Yucee Landa Henry 

What about Your Mind? By Prof. Yucee Landa Henry

Yes, I agree with Solomon "No food for Lazy Man". And I say "No hope for a Lazy mind". It's better to have no food than have no hope.
Prof Yucee Landa Henry Liberated

Turning Your Imaginations To Reality. Written by Prof. Yucee Landa Henry Liberated

What do You always think at lonely times? Pictures of mansions You wish to own? Countries and places You wish to visit and live? Types of fancy things, neon shows and everyday jamboree with loved ones? Rooms and alerts of huge sum of money? Command respect, being worshipped like a King in the name of being a firm owner? Seeing Your face on bills and magazines across all information dissemination medias across the globe?
Interesting!!!!
Pause You imaginations, it's only a Mirage.
Take a pen and paper. Write down a plan. You can't get something out of nothing. Any nothing that gives You something, is a something disguised as nothing.
Let Your plan have a date. Draft what You want to get and what You want to do to get it, and when You want to get it.
The best time to start anything that concerns well being of a person is now, not later.
After drafting, pursue it according to the dates set. The result is, You must get it, but at that time or another time. Try it today.
Prof. Yucee Landa Henry Liberated

What You must have to be gainfully employed in a firm. By Prof. Yucee Landa Henry Liberated

What I have is a different statement from what I can do. Today, employers are looking for what You can do and not what You  have. It's possible to have a thing and at the same time being unable to use the thing. Not all with an android phone can really make 80% use of it or, even, teach another how to use it.
Get this clear. As an applicant, go and develop personal skills.
These personal skills in addition to what You have, distinguishes You.
Prof. Yucee Landa Henry